It’s now 100 years since the formation of the RAF and since that time this branch of the armed forces has become a linchpin in the defence of the realm, to such a degree that it’s impossible to imagine a world without its protection.
During both World Wars and the Cold War, the East Riding region figured prominently in RAF operations and hosted a number of airfields.
As the Club year comes to an end, the members of Soroptimist International of Beverley and District were delighted to be able to present a cheque for £1257.56 in support of the vital work of the Macmillan Nurses team at Castle Hill Hospital.
This magnificent total was raised at the recent Fashion Show held at Tickton.
Beverley’s first meeting of the season on Wednesday (April 18) has been abandoned as the track is waterlogged in places.
Incessant rainfall in April left three waterlogged areas on the home straight which will not have sufficiently dried out for raceday.
Tesco in Beverley appealing for local groups to put themselves forward for their local community grant scheme Bags of Help.
To date a number of local groups, schools and charities have enjoyed the benefits of thousands of pounds which they have been able to put to use delivering a range of community projects.
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the public health team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging residents to learn the signs and symptoms in order to detect it early.
[irp]Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK.
The ArtWaves Festival has a growing outreach and community project as part of the festival offerings, taking over Bridlington Spa from Monday 7th to Sunday 13th May 2018.
Commissioned BBC and The Eden Project artist, Mellissa Fisher is leading on an interactive installation, consisting of 100 faces of men and women to symbolise the 100 year anniversary since women were granted the right to vote.
The Viewfinder Photographic Society, based in Skidby, will be welcoming Jonathan Chritchley, one of the world’s foremost photographers, to Beverley at the end of April.
Jonathan, who was named amongst the ‘Top 100 Photographers of All Time’ by the Sunday Times will be in Beverley at the Parkway Cinema on 30 April.
The second round of the 2018 British Superbike Championship was held around the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit.
Beverley’s James ‘Westy’ Westmoreland competed on board the Gearlink Kawasaki in the Dickies British Supersport Championship, placing the Kawasaki fourteenth on the grid for the first of the weekend’s two races in a time of 47.2secs.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 394 is out and available to purchase from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This week’s issues features a selection of content from the HU17 web site including news and a review of the weekend’s key sporting action.
Beverley’s first meeting of the season on Wednesday (April 18) is subject to an 8am inspection on Tuesday morning.
The popular East Yorkshire circuit has been affected by the heavy April downpours which has left a few places of the track waterlogged.
A new exhibition at the Treasure House in Beverley, Our Histories Revealed, opens on Saturday , 5 May.
This fascinating social history exhibition, a partnership project with the William Wilberforce Monument Fund, aims to uncover the often hidden stories of people of African descent in the East Riding.
A local family-run enterprise, which includes Simon Baynes Wholesale and Millies Greengrocers is set to turn 100 this year and is believed to be the longest-running produce supplier in Yorkshire!
Started by Simon’s Great Grandfather John Pennington in 1918, John began the family business on the Market in York. John then handed the reins over to Simon’s beloved grandmother Millie and grandfather Eric who branched the business out into three Greengrocer retail units across York. The business was then passed down to Simon’s father Allan and then onto Simon in 2006.
Investing in a property at Willow Pastures Country Park is now an even better prospect thanks to a guaranteed 6.5pc return per annum* on investment for the first two years, equating to £28,000 gross.
The luxury Sycamore holiday houses are NHBC certified giving buyers the confidence of knowing that their property has 10 years’ warranty and meets current building regulations.
The family of Energas and Eng-Weld founder Alf Robinson are deeply saddened to announce his death at the age of 96.
Hull born Alfred Winter Robinson died peacefully at home on Monday 2nd April 2018.
House buyers have the chance to reserve a new home at a bespoke development by Risby Homes in South Cave this weekend.
An exclusive launch event takes place at Westcote Farm on Saturday, 21st April when there will be private tours of the show home, champagne and canapés.
Beverley Beavers U9s attended the fantastic Driffield festival where they played matches against Driffield, Pocklington, Hornsea, Ionians, and a Bridlington Barbarian team.
It was a morning of action packed rugby, but fortunately the elements were kind so the focus was on the rugby and not the weather.
Candles softly flickering to the dulcet tones of a 1940’s songbird, capturing the imagination of diners as they sit back, relax and are transported back to a time of simple enjoyment.
The Cockpit Café has now launched an Evening Menu to meet the needs of discerning diners.
Beverley RUFC play off hopes by securing second place in the league were well and truly took a big knock as they were beaten in South Yorkshire by Wheatley Hills.
The Beavers knew that this was always going to be a tough game with the home side needing a win to stave off chances of relegation.